Also known as: Total PSA, Prostate-Specific Antigen, PSA Test
The short answer
Prostate cancer screening test for men — measures prostate-specific antigen levels, measured from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $28.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 1–3 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp.
Hospital Lab
$130
cash pay
Other Labs
$40
+ lab fees
TestWell
$28.99
+ $6 lab fee
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by the prostate gland. Elevated PSA can indicate prostate cancer, but it can also be raised by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, or recent ejaculation. The test is most commonly used for prostate cancer screening in men over 50 (or 40–45 for those at higher risk). Discussion with a healthcare provider about the benefits and limitations of PSA screening is recommended.
Prostate-Specific Antigen, total. The standard screening test for prostate cancer and benign prostate enlargement (BPH).
Men 50+ for routine screening (45+ with family history or African ancestry, 40+ with multiple first-degree relatives affected), men with urinary symptoms, anyone monitoring after a prostate biopsy or treatment.
Sample Type
Blood draw
Fasting
Not required
Results In
1–3 business days
Performed At
Quest or Labcorp
Your PSA, Total results will include values for each of the 1 biomarker tested, along with reference ranges. Results are reviewed by a licensed physician before being released to your secure portal.
If any values fall outside the normal range, your report will include guidance on what that may mean and recommended next steps. You'll receive an email notification when your results are ready, typically within 1–3 business days.
Typical reference range layout
Lab reports show where your value sits relative to established reference intervals—your physician interprets this in context for you.
Avoid ejaculation for 48 hours before. No vigorous cycling for 48 hours before.
A PSA, Total test costs $28.99 at TestWell — $34.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Ordered directly from the labs' own consumer sites, the same test lists at $62.10 at Quest Health and $69.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $130.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible. Full cost breakdown →
| Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $28.99 | $34.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order |
| Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) | $62.10 | $62.10 | list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $69.00 | $69.00 | list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $130.00 | $130.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher |
44% less than the lower lab-direct list price, for the same draw at the same lab. Lab test codes: Quest test code 17569 · Labcorp test no. 010322 · BioReference code 0190-9. Competitor prices are read from the linked public pages and re-checked regularly; the labs' sites may add taxes or change prices without notice.
Compare more: Quest Diagnostics price list · Labcorp price list · Quest vs Labcorp · Lab test price checker
Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD · Last reviewed September 2026
TestWell Price
$28.99
+ $6 lab processing fee at checkout
No insurance needed · HIPAA compliant
Better value: the Men's Health Panel
Save $104.93This test is part of the Men's Health Panel — 8 tests · 38 biomarkers for $139.99, $104.93 less than à la carte.
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